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Partnership Brings New Rental Homes to Nelson
October 16, 2019 • 2 minutes

Partnership Brings New Rental Homes to Nelson

A former motel site will soon make way for 47 new affordable homes for seniors, adults with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness in Nelson, thanks to a partnership between Nelson […]

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Large-Scale Projects Enhance Ecosystem Health
October 7, 2019 • 5 minutes

Large-Scale Projects Enhance Ecosystem Health

Habitat such as wetlands and creeks, and animals such as elk and bull trout will benefit from five multi-year projects that are restoring over 1,700 hectares of important land thanks […]

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70 Active Programs Supporting Basin Residents
October 2, 2019 • 4 minutes

70 Active Programs Supporting Basin Residents

Columbia Basin Trust is now providing over 70 programs and initiatives to Basin communities thanks to a strong year for its investments. “The performance of our hydropower facilities once again […]

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Outdoor Gathering Spaces Enhanced
September 17, 2019 • 4 minutes

Outdoor Gathering Spaces Enhanced

Outdoor public spaces like parks, downtown cores and waterfronts will become even more welcoming as 12 communities receive over $1.9 million to create, restore or enhance these locations. The funding comes from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Outdoor Revitalization Grants.

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CKCA 2019-20 Funded Projects
September 13, 2019 • 2 minutes

CKCA 2019-20 Funded Projects

Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2019-20 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), […]

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Local Climate Info Now Online
September 11, 2019 • 3 minutes

Local Climate Info Now Online

There’s a new online source for people seeking easy-to-understand information on climate change specific to communities throughout the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions. The Columbia Basin Climate Source website—basinclimatesource.ca— was […]

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Trust Hosting AGM & BBQ In Creston
September 10, 2019 • 2 minutes

Trust Hosting AGM & BBQ In Creston

Mark your calendars! Columbia Basin Trust is hosting its annual general meeting and community barbecue in Creston on September 20. “Each year the Trust hosts its AGM and BBQ in […]

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Ride, Hike, Run – Enhancing Basin Trails
August 29, 2019 • 5 minutes

Ride, Hike, Run – Enhancing Basin Trails

Walk, bike, hike, run or however you enjoy the front or backcountry, trails are critical for recreation. Around the Basin, 25 projects will be adding to or improving the region’s […]

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Improving Flood Resiliency in Several Basin Communities
August 15, 2019 • 4 minutes

Improving Flood Resiliency in Several Basin Communities

Several Columbia Basin communities will soon have newly acquired, state-of-the-art data that will help them work toward reducing the risks and impacts associated with flooding. This is thanks to a […]

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Helping Basin Communities Prepare for Interface Wildfire
August 8, 2019 • 3 minutes

Helping Basin Communities Prepare for Interface Wildfire

2017 and 2018 saw extreme wildfire activity with a record number of fires across BC and in the Basin. Through its Community Wildfire Education Grants the Trust is supporting the […]

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Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin
July 24, 2019 • 3 minutes

Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin

The rich history, arts and culture of the Columbia River in Canada and the United States will be on display at the Columbia Basin Transboundary Conference: One River, One Future […]

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Past Honoured, Conserved for Future
July 17, 2019 • 4 minutes

Past Honoured, Conserved for Future

The Slocan Valley Historical Society will be restoring the Merriwake fishing boat thanks to a Columbia Basin Trust grant. There are many approaches used to preserve the region’s history, from […]

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